After forty years of oppression and division they are united under the banner of democracy and they are proud to be routing the Gaddafi forces themselves. I see no need to send in the Marines or even establish a, "no-fly zone" as some military hawks are saying. Unless, there is mass genocide and/or the people ask for it. Even then, I would only support the "no fly-zone" if they ask for it in convincing enough numbers. The Libyan opposition appears to be holding their own and seem to be on the path to toppling Gaddafi--unless we intervene and screw it all up for them!! The era where America arms everyone must end.
What we should do, though, is send in food, medicine, water and other supplies of that nature across the Egyptian border and into opposition held ports. Non-military aid that sustains the peoples' basic needs will be appreciated much more so than military intervention.
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2 comments:
You are right on as usual HBW.
What only Ron Paul seemed to realize is that a big reason we're hated by so many in the Islamic World is because of our interference.
They can do what Patriots did 235 years ago in our Country. Then we can recognize whatever government they decide on. Not us.
Thanks MDL!! Yeah, it seems that democracy isn't fully appreciated or understood unless it comes from within. I like your parallel with the American Revolution.
By and large, we didn't have any outside help (until near the end when the French helped a bit). And, that was going up against the biggest empire of the day--England.
I know the Libyans can do this themselves--and they will be stronger for having done so. It will be a bedrock pride in Libya that will serve them well toward developing a strong, united democracy.
And, a lasting one as the pride of their revolution will sustain them through hard times. Just our revolutionary past sustains us. It's a real wonder and excitement to see the Middle-East changing so rapidly--and toward democratic freedoms.
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